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7 Simple Horseshoeing Rules Farriers Must Pay Attention To

Jul 26, 2012 by Butler2318 Category: Farrier Careers 0 comments Tags: farrier careers, horseshoeing business tips, horseshoeing tips, professional farrier

Recently I was discussing the state of the farrier business with one of the most financially successful farriers I know who is located in one of the best areas in the country for farrier service. In the midst of the current business depression, deepened by an incumbent federal anti-business administration, times are tougher than he […]

Real Balance by Marsha Butler

Aug 03, 2011 by Butler2318 Category: Best Business Practices, Farrier Careers, Farrier training, Horseshoeing 0 comments Tags: Butler farrier schools, Doug Butler, Learning skills, Life Balance, professional farrier

One of the most rewarding benefits to me in conducting closing interviews when our students are completing their farrier classes is to hear them say, “I understand Balance now – I never realized it was so important”!  And it is important both to horses and to people. During our Farrier Focus® Conferences, we emphasized the […]

What goals have you set as a farrier or veterinarian for 2011?

Jan 11, 2011 by Butler2318 Category: Customer Service, Farrier Careers, Farrier training, Horse Care, Horseshoeing, Veterinary Care 0 comments Tags: Butler horseshoeing schools, competency in equine foot care, horseshoeing business tips, Learning skills, professional farrier

January brings a renewed hope for personal and family progress in the new year.  Starting with New Year’s resolutions, this is the time of year when people tend to set goals and make commitments.   Using this traditional time of the year to evaluate the past and plan for the future are worthwhile, healthy pursuits. However, […]

Farrier Competency for Farriers by Doug Butler

Jun 08, 2010 by Butler2318 Category: Best Business Practices, Customer Service, Farrier Careers, Horse Foot Care, Horseshoeing 6 comments Tags: DBE Continuing Farrier Education, farrier customer service, horseshoeing business tips, professional farrier, small business marketing tips

Farrier work is a craft skill. It takes many years to master any craft. Farrier school is only the beginning. You must study and practice to become competent. You must train your eyes, your brain, and your motor nerves and muscles to do this precision work. You must obtain the knowledge and develop the skills […]

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